The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle

The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K for Brain Health

Brain Health Hustle

Sunday January 10th, 2027   South County Regional Park in Western Boca Raton 7:30 am start.                                 (  Amphitheater: 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33498 ) Timing by Accuchip Timing Our Mission: The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation’s Mission is to promote and lead critical awareness, testing, counseling, and research initiatives that hold promise for the prevention and eventual cure of fatal children’s genetic diseases of the brain. MFRF has provided leadership and raised approximately $3 million of funding for projects spanning its mission and vision across three pillars: Research of Treatments and Cures, Education and Genetic Screening, and care through Nursing School Educational programs. MFRF has celebrated wonderful progress in gene therapy patient trials, education, and genetic testing for many affected children and families with fatal genetic diseases of the brain. Still, there is so much more to do, including earlier detection and expanding treatment availability. So on January 11th 2026 we will run and walk to raise community awareness as well as much needed funds for this project. Come join us and be a part of the cure! The Sleep In Option is for those of you who want to support the charity but can't attend the actual event!  Your shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to you! It's the honor system to do the 5k at some point. This option is not eligible for awards! You don't need to submit your time. Shirts:  Shirts will be a Dry-Fit type shirt.  Awards:  Awards will be M/F Overall,  M/F under 10, 10-14, 15-19 & then 10 year groups to 80+ Packet Pick Up:   Will be at Runners Edge until Saturday Jan 9th at Noon Start Date TBD...Check Back
Runner's Edge: 3195 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton - 561-361-1950
Store hours. Monday - Friday 10-6, Thursday 10-7, Saturday 10-5 or Sunday 11-4 
You can also pick up your stuff race morning at the event starting at 6:30-7:10am. 
You can pick up bibs for the other people in your group, as well! Website: https://mfrfoundation.org/ Parking:  There is plenty of free parking at the Amphitheater, use this address for GPS directions:   20405 Amphitheater Circle, West Boca Raton

Join fellow runners on January 11, 2026 for the The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Boca Raton.